adjourn Definition
- 1to end a meeting or legal case for a period of time
- 2to move to another place
Using adjourn: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adjourn" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The judge adjourned the trial until next week.
Example
The meeting was adjourned due to lack of quorum.
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We will adjourn to the conference room for the next session.
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The group decided to adjourn the discussion and continue it later.
adjourn Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with adjourn
Example
The committee decided to adjourn sine die after failing to reach a consensus.
a debate in the British Parliament that takes place at the end of a day's sitting, usually on a topic chosen by an MP
Example
The adjournment debate focused on the impact of Brexit on small businesses.
a motion in the Indian Parliament that seeks to adjourn the House to discuss a matter of urgent public importance
Example
The opposition moved an adjournment motion to discuss the rising fuel prices in the country.
Origins of adjourn
from Old French 'a jorne', meaning 'to a day'
Summary: adjourn in Brief
'Adjourn' [uh-jurn] means to end a meeting or legal case for a period of time or to move to another place. It is often used in formal contexts and can be synonymous with 'postpone' or 'suspend.' Examples include 'The judge adjourned the trial until next week' and 'The group decided to adjourn the discussion and continue it later.'
